Seiko 6309-7040

Hattrick
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I lost that watch because someone made an offer the seller cannot refuse but i am still looking. I know plenty of members love seiko so i am going to ask for your opinion again.
The 6309 - 7040 is described as working, all original with a letter from a watch repair shop . The dial appears original , with the Suwa dial and lume. It also has the text “Japan 6309-704L T”.The 6 o'clock maker is clearly above the writing. The bezel appears original except the colour , caseback i think has the corect markings and the movement is unknown to me. The seller wants 550 USD but i think he will take less.
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Hattrick
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No replies, so obviously i am doing something wrong.
I would like to find a good example for 300 pounds but there are none . Any suggestions are welcomed.
Thank you
 
Foo2rama
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Little early 😉

My notes show that a tad high for that condition. I think you can find much better for that price.

I wouldn't delve to far into these if you have not figured out how to date these. There are a lot of gotchas to learn. Research this model there are some great forums out there for vintage Seiko that can help you out more. So far this forum has not delved into grading and providing research on Vintage Seiko pieces. It's only a matter of time as I think vintage Seiko might be the next hot spot in watch collecting.
 
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I think the watch is dated to May 1981. I have read a bit about them ..
Thank you for the imput
 
gr8sw
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you should be able to find a nice 6309 for $350-$400, it's not like they are rare... check the Seiko/Citizen watch forum (SCWF)
 
Mad Dog
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@Hattrick: Also, check seikoholics.yuku.com.

http://seikoholics.yuku.com/forums

Lots of good reference data as well as a sales section. 👍

EDIT ADDITION @Hattrick: The webmaster (Mr. Randall Benson) at seikoholics.yuku.com is also a watchmaker...he specializes in working on Seikos. About two years ago he overhauled/serviced my 6309-7049 (pictured below) that I purchased new in 1987...Randall did a great job! 👍

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Don Madson
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+1 for Mr. Benson. I've got a great 6139-6011 that he lumed and cleaned up inside and out.
 
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gr8sw gr8sw
you should be able to find a nice 6309 for $350-$400, it's not like they are rare... check the Seiko/Citizen watch forum (SCWF)
Thank you ,
The sales section is a bit of a jungle 😀
 
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Mad Dog Mad Dog
@Hattrick: Also, check seikoholics.yuku.com.

http://seikoholics.yuku.com/forums

Lots of good reference data as well as a sales section. 👍

EDIT ADDITION @Hattrick: The webmaster (Mr. Randall Benson) at seikoholics.yuku.com is also a watchmaker...he specializes in working on Seikos. About two years ago he overhauled/serviced my 6309-7049 (pictured below) that I purchased new in 1987...Randall did a great job! 👍

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Thank you,
I think the forum has not been very active lately
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duc
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Spencer worked on a modified SKX of mine. He is reasonable and knows Seikos inside out. He will answer a lot of questions without having anything to gain too. A very nice gentleman.

https://www.youtube.com/user/spkslk
 
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duc duc
Spencer worked on a modified SKX of mine. He is reasonable and knows Seikos inside out. He will answer a lot of questions without having anything to gain too. A very nice gentleman.

https://www.youtube.com/user/spkslk
Is there a way of contacting him private? or do i have to use the public youtube channel
Thank you
 
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Hattrick Hattrick
Is there a way of contacting him private? or do i have to use the public youtube channel
Thank you
I think I have his email address. I'll send it via PM if I can find it.
 
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duc duc
I think I have his email address. I'll send it via PM if I can find it.
I did found his email.
Thank you
 
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Spencer was very helpful . If my recent purchase will need servicing i will definitely contact him, so thank you again.
 
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Hattrick Hattrick
I've just noticed,
Can it be from a relume?
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The dial is original , not relumed , and this occurred during the making of the dial.
At least this is what the watchmaker told me.
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